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Issues & Ale: The State of the State Jan 09, 2020

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Listen to audio from this event below. Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her second “State of the State” address on Wednesday, January 29 th . She called for $3.5 billion in new bonds to fix Michigan's crumbling roads, and new initiatives in health care, early childhood education and more.

Issues & Ale recap: Michigan's growing PFAS crisis Jul 26, 2019

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Issues & Ale traveled to the west side of the state on Monday, July 23 for an informative discussion covering the concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that many communities there share. On a beautiful summer day on the patio at Perrin Brewing Company, host Lester Graham and a panel of experts shared the science and history behind PFAS contamination in Michigan, as well as some advice for nervous residents. The panel for the evening included: Garret Ellison - Ellison is an environmental reporter for MLive Media Group. He has specialized in reporting on PFAS and their impact on Michigan residents. He teaches journalism classes at Grand Valley State University and holds his bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. Rick Rediske - Environmental toxicology and chemistry professor at Grand Valley State University and environmental chemistry senior program manager at the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute. His areas of expertise include the fate and

Issues & Ale recap: Child care May 24, 2019

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Michigan’s wavering spring weather was in our favor this week as Issues & Ale took the discussion outside for the first time this year. Our panelists and listeners joined us on the patio of J.B.’s Smokehouse in Canton for a discussion on the state of child care in Michigan. Michigan Radio’s Doug Tribou hosted the discussion, bringing his own experience as a father of two young girls who has encountered these issues firsthand. Doug was joined by fellow parents and experts in children’s education and care in Michigan: Annette Sobocinski - Executive Director at Child Care Network – a non-profit organization that supports children, families, and child care providers in Southeast Michigan. Jennifer Crutchfield - Associate teacher at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Children’s Center or NCCC. Ron French - Senior Writer for Bridge Magazine, frequently covering education, politics and public policy issues, including issues related to child care in the state. The audience that

Issues & Ale recap: Grammar Night Apr 16, 2019

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Hosts of Michigan Radio’s That’s What They Say , Rebecca Kruth and Anne Curzan, took over the latest Issues and Ale event in Grand Rapids to discuss an ever important issue to many public radio listeners: language and grammar! The pair led our audience in an educational, enlightening, and often hilarious conversation about everything from the newest slang, to the impact of texting on language, to the ever-controversial, Oxford comma. Quite a few current and former English teachers, folks who learned English as a second language, and language enthusiasts in general (yes, we do exist) came out to join in our ‘Grammar Night” fun over pints. Grand Rapid’s City Built Brewery opened their doors on the Monday night especially for the Michigan Radio event. Our pair of hosts offered up some interesting factoids about their English language credentials: Rebecca shared that she too was one of the teachers in the room, having spent some time as a high school English teacher long before following

Issues & Ale recap: International Perspective on American Politics Apr 04, 2019

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The Issues & Ale series was glad to provide a special presentation on March 7 th featuring a visit from our colleagues from the BBC Newhour staff from London. Michigan Radio and BBC fans flocked to The Rust Belt Market in Ferndale to join in a thought-provoking conversation about international and U.S. politics with our panel. Our own Lester Graham hosted the discussion while our visiting guest speakers included... Tim Franks - BBC Newshour host/presenter Jo Floto - BBC Newshour, editor The BBC Newshour is a leading international current affairs program, its staff have been all over the world learning and reporting. On this night, our Michigan Radio audience was able to dig into the wealth of knowledge and international experience that they could offer, giving us some perspective on how the rest of the world sees the U.S. in this moment. Our host Lester jumped right in, asking the key question of the night: “How does the world see American politics today?” Panelist Tim Franks

Issues & Ale recap: Discussing the future of the Whitmer administration Feb 08, 2019

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Gearing up for the State of the State Address on Feb. 12, our Issues & Ale crew gathered Monday, Feb. 4, at Brewery Becker in Brighton to talk about the new administration in Lansing. Over 100 politically engaged listeners packed into the venue for the entertaining night of local and national politics.

Discussing solutions to Lake Erie's toxic blooms Aug 24, 2018

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Michigan Radio’s Issues & Ale discussion series traveled to Toledo Monday night for the station’s first event of this kind in Ohio. The event took place at Black Cloister Brewing Company and focused on Lake Erie’s toxic cyanobacteria blooms and the safety of Toledo’s water.

Join Michigan Radio for Issues & Ale – Seeing Green in Lake Erie Jul 31, 2018

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Issues & Ale: Seeing Green in Lake Erie Mon, August 20, 6:30-8:00 PM Black Cloister Brewing Company 619 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43604 In the summer of 2014, toxic bacteria in Lake Erie forced some 400,000 people in the Toledo area (including several communities in southeast Michigan) to stop bathing in or drinking their tap water. Although the past few years have not been as bad, farm runoff and other factors have led to toxic cyanobacteria blooms in western Lake Erie every summer since then. Will voluntary farm restrictions be enough to solve this problem and if not, what else needs to be done?

Will mass transit get another chance in southeast Michigan? May 11, 2018

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Michigan Radio’s Issues & Ale team hit the road again Wednesday night. This time, they stopped at Fillmore 13 Brewery in Pontiac to talk about the future of regional mass transit.

Join Michigan Radio for Issues & Ale – Regional Transit Apr 26, 2018

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Wed, May 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Fillmore 13 Brewery 7 N. Saginaw St Pontiac, MI 48342 Transit in Southeast Michigan has again surfaced as a major issue as area leaders have been unable to agree on a regional transit plan. Should Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties all work together to develop rapid bus transit lines and commuter rail, or should car dependent areas focus on maintaining or expanding their network of roads? Join Jack Lessenberry us as he talks with local experts about the future of regional transit. Expected panelists: Chastity Pratt Dawsey - Bridge Magazine Reporter; Leon Drolet - Macomb County Commissioner; Paul Hillegonds - Regional Transit Authority Chair; Megan Owens - Transportation Riders United Executive Director Issues and Ale is an event series from Michigan Radio designed to engage people in conversations about important issues facing Michigan...in an informal atmosphere. Stop by, have a drink, and join in the conversation. Free Admission, but please

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